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Reflection and refraction experiments and ray diagrams

Waves and electromagnetic radiation • Properties of waves

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • When light encounters a reflective surface, such as a mirror, it bounces back.
  • This process is known as reflection.
  • The angle of incidence, which is the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal line at the surface, is equal to the angle of reflection, which is the angle between the outgoing ray and the normal.
  • This relationship can be represented mathematically as: angle of incidence = angle of reflection.

Flashcards

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What occurs during the reflection of light?

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During reflection, light bounces off a surface with angles of incidence and reflection being equal.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.

Light bends towards the normal in denser media.

Use ray diagrams to visualize light behavior.

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